My name is Saul!I'm an award winning Word of Mouth Marketer, Professional Speaker on the subjects of Social Media, Customer Service and best of all... Word of Mouth.I collect Air Force One sneakers and think you should hire me... (as a consultant) to teach you how to get your company doing interesting things!

I never heard of that influence vs. inspiration battle before. When I think of influence I think of that bad guy with the green jacket from Dick Tracy.

Influence seems forced – like an outside power is controlling you – whether positive or negative. On the other hand inspiration comes from within. You can draw inspiration from others but at the end of the day you make it your own. It’s human energon!

With influence you get it from others and then you become an influence junkie. Hating or liking what your influencer recommends. I think the greatest inspiration is when you realize that you yourself inspire others. Hey your an inspiring guy – you did an interview at Tivate right?

Haha! Okay enough with the deep talk. Saul go kick some ass and let others know what a cool guy you are!